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| Decay present inside tooth. Note brown color at center of molars. The decay is also evident on x-rays and confirmed with explorer instrumentation. |
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| Decay exposed with drill by removing outer layer of tooth. |
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| All decay has been removed. The clean tooth is now ready for restorative filling to be placed. |
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| Teeth restored with amalgam (silver filling) for it's strength and longevity. Molars must withstand more force when chewing, so a strong restoration material is essential. |
